Cops allegedly assault DYFI leader 'for being Muslim'
Mangaluru: Venur police allegedly assaulted a DYFI leader ‘for being a Muslim’ when he was on his way to his wife’s residence after closing his bakery on Tuesday night.
The victims have been identified as Riyaz Manthoor (25) and his brother Irshad (18), both residents of Moodbidri.
The victim Riyaz, who had been married just a week ago, is an active social worker in DYFI. After closing his bakery shop at Ganjimutt near Moodbidri, he, along with his brother, was reportedly moving towards Kelthaje in Belthangady by a two-wheeler. Meanwhile, Venur police had put barricades and inspecting the vehicles. Following which, seven-eight police personnel intercepted Riyaz’s bike.
The police asked Riyaz to produce the documents of the vehicle. Riyaz produced the driving license and said that he would provide the rest of the papers the next day morning as the papers were at his home. Consequently, police constables Ranjit and Taranath reportedly abused him.
After looking at the name 'Riyaz' on the DL, they reportedly abused him by saying “Beary, are you going to commit burglary? You look like a terrorist.” Naturally, Riyaz objected to this. The police got angry to his objection and said “such egotism to a Muslim? They then reportedly assaulted Riyaz.
The police said to take the bike to the station. Then Riyaz requested the cops to drop them to Belthangady on a police vehicle. For this, the police allegedly asked ‘does this police jeep belongs to your father?’
At that point, Inspector Nagesh Kadri, who was proceeding by a private vehicle on the same route, questioned the incident. The constables complained ‘the youths are arguing with the police.’ Then the inspector reportedly ordered the cops to "put them behind bars."
Then the police took the youths to the police station. The cops reportedly beat them along the way.
About 15-20 policemen brutally beat us in the lockup. Finally, the police filed a case accusing us of beating them up and carrying weapons on the bike.
- Riyaz Manthoor, the victim.
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Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025
New Delhi (PTI): Parliament early Friday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after it was approved by the Rajya Sabha.
The Lok Sabha had on Thursday approved the Bill after over a 12-hour debate.
In Rajya Sabha, the Bill got 128 votes in its favour and 95 against after all the amendments moved by the opposition were rejected.
In the lower house, the bill was supported by 288 MPs while 232 voted against it.
Participating in a debate in the Rajya Sabha, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Bill was brought with a number of amendments based on suggestions given by various stakeholders.
"The Waqf Board is a statutory body. All government bodies should be secular," the minister said, explaining the inclusion of non-Muslims on the board.
He, however, said the number of non-Muslims has been restricted to only four out of 22.
Rijiju also alleged that the Congress and other opposition parties, and not the BJP, were trying to scare Muslims with the Waqf Bill.
"You (opposition) are pushing Muslims out of the mainstream," he added.
He said for 60 years, the Congress and others ruled the country, but did not do much for Muslims and the community continues to live in poverty.
"Muslims are poor, who is responsible? You (Congress) are. Modi is now leading the government to uplift them," the minister said.
According to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Waqf tribunals will be strengthened, a structured selection process will be maintained, and a tenure will be fixed to ensure efficient dispute resolution.
As per the Bill, while Waqf institutions' mandatory contribution to Waqf boards is reduced from 7 per cent to 5 per cent, Waqf institutions earning over Rs 1 lakh will undergo audits by state-sponsored auditors.
A centralised portal will automate Waqf property management, improving efficiency and transparency.
The Bill proposes that practising Muslims (for at least five years) can dedicate their property to the Waqf, restoring pre-2013 rules.
It stipulates that women must receive their inheritance before the Waqf declaration, with special provisions for widows, divorced women and orphans.
The Bill proposes that an officer above the rank of collector investigate government properties claimed as Waqf.
It also proposes that non-Muslim members be included in the central and state Waqf boards for inclusivity.
